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so like how risky are like surgeries
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@[email protected] did a great job answering your question, I just wanted to add some stats that answer your question more directly:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7984836/
so, average complications from vaginoplasty include:
This resource covers the broader range of possibilities, but doesn't have the rates or stats on how likely they are to occur.
Also remember that complications somewhat depend on the hospital you go to and the surgeon you see, you should be able to ask their specific complication rates, but it is important to do stringent research beforehand to make sure you are going to be in good hands.
There are lots of surgeries trans women can get, and the risks and rates of complications are particular to the surgery.